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Whitefish vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whitefish and Sheepshead

  • Whitefish has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Sheepshead has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Sheepshead's daily need coverage for Selenium is 64% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 17 times less Vitamin B1 than Whitefish. Whitefish contains 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, while Sheepshead contains 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sheepshead is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +309.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 350
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +309.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 350

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +360.7%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more Fats +360.7%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whitefish Sheepshead
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 24.47g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 7.51g 1.63g Whitefish
Calories 172kcal 126kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.47mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 42mg 35mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 406mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 65mg 73mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.63mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.086mg 0.021mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 131IU 115IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 35µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.01mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.05mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.8mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.073mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.989mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.248mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.724mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.261mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.721mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 77mg 64mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.107g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.083g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.04g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.35g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 0.382g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Whitefish Sheepshead
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Whitefish
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.802g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/nutrients
  2. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.